2025 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 2025 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in Concord, Cabarrus! This exciting and patriotic event is designed to honor those who have bravely served our nation. Runners will set off from McCachern Blvd, with the 5K course taking participants toward Corban Ave and returning through the scenic Downtown Connector Greenway. The 10K route offers a more challenging experience, weaving through beautiful neighborhoods and greenways before finishing strong in downtown Concord.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family outing, this event has something for everyone, including a one-mile Fun Run starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K races at 9:00 AM. Don't miss the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various categories and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants. Be sure to register by October 17th to guarantee your awesome T-shirt and, if you're one of the first 100 10K registrants, a cozy hoodie! Race day registration will open at 7:30 AM, so lace up your sneakers and join us in celebrating our veterans in
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family outing, this event has something for everyone, including a one-mile Fun Run starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K races at 9:00 AM. Don't miss the chance to earn awards for the top finishers in various categories and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants. Be sure to register by October 17th to guarantee your awesome T-shirt and, if you're one of the first 100 10K registrants, a cozy hoodie! Race day registration will open at 7:30 AM, so lace up your sneakers and join us in celebrating our veterans in
Organiser's Description
Come join us for this patriotic run to salute those who have served this great Nation!
Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot. The 5k will run toward Corban Ave, take a right onto Corban Ave, left onto Union, Turnaround at Tribune, run back to Corban into Greenway and back up to the finish using Downtown Connector. The 10k will run toward Corban Ave, take a left and down into the greenway and up to Lawndale, Patton Ave, connect to McAllister Ave, SunnySide, left on Winfield, left on Ingleside, right on Caldwell, left on Hillcrest, and into downtown Concord using Union, back down Corban Ave, and use the downtown connector for the finish. Awards given to overall top 3 male and female, top veteran in male and female, and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75 and over.
USATF Certificated Courses: 5k: NC24004DF 10k: NC21008DF
Register by October 17th to be guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! First 100 10k registrants receive a hoodie! 10k participants must register by October 17th to be guaranteed their hoodie size.
Race Day Registration: Starts at 7:30am on Race Day (CARD ONLY). Increase price of $10 for the 5k and 10k. While supplies last for all race day registrations.
Veterans: $15 for 5k; $25 for 10k
Fun Run (1 mile) begins at 8:30am, 5k and 10k at 9:00am. Start/Finish line on McCachern Blvd and following the Downtown
Connector Greenway with a 1/2 mile turnaround.
Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot. The 5k will run toward Corban Ave, take a right onto Corban Ave, left onto Union, Turnaround at Tribune, run back to Corban into Greenway and back up to the finish using Downtown Connector. The 10k will run toward Corban Ave, take a left and down into the greenway and up to Lawndale, Patton Ave, connect to McAllister Ave, SunnySide, left on Winfield, left on Ingleside, right on Caldwell, left on Hillcrest, and into downtown Concord using Union, back down Corban Ave, and use the downtown connector for the finish. Awards given to overall top 3 male and female, top veteran in male and female, and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75 and over.
USATF Certificated Courses: 5k: NC24004DF 10k: NC21008DF
Register by October 17th to be guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! First 100 10k registrants receive a hoodie! 10k participants must register by October 17th to be guaranteed their hoodie size.
Race Day Registration: Starts at 7:30am on Race Day (CARD ONLY). Increase price of $10 for the 5k and 10k. While supplies last for all race day registrations.
Veterans: $15 for 5k; $25 for 10k
Fun Run (1 mile) begins at 8:30am, 5k and 10k at 9:00am. Start/Finish line on McCachern Blvd and following the Downtown
Connector Greenway with a 1/2 mile turnaround.
Races
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Veterans Salute 5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS 10 JUL -
Veterans Salute 10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt/Sweatshirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 10 JUL -
Fun Run (1 Mile)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
Free
OPENS 10 JUL
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